The Diocesan BM Lay Readers Training (LPA) 2018 took place from 11-15 September 2018 at the Valley of Blessings, Telupid. The theme of this year’s LPA was “Decade of Evangelism and Discipleship,” in line with the Diocese’s theme. The training’s aim was to empower the leadership of local churches to contribute towards the strengthening of the Diocese. 670 lay readers from all over Sabah took part in this training. The central focus was the fulfilment of our Lord Jesus’ Great Commission. Among the speakers were Archdeacon Lidis Singkung, Dean Musa Ambai and Canon Arun Kuak. Beside the revival services, participants were also blessed by the Word of God on topics such as “Transformation in the Postmodern Era,” “The Value of Quality Leadership,” “Commitment to the Great Commission,” “Discipleship and Adulthood,” as well as “The Way of Life as a Follower of Jesus.” Participants also learned about the origins and practices of the Anglican Church in the Anglicanism session. The opening and closing sessions of the LPA 2018 were presided over by Archdeacon Lidis Singkung on behalf of Bishop Datuk Melter Jiki Tais who was overseas at the time.